Sun Safety

Skin cancer can affect anyone of any ethnicity, gender or age.

Exposure to the sun or ultraviolet light from tanning beds can impact your skin in a variety of ways – including wrinkles, sun spots or freckles. This exposure damages your skin and can lead to skin cancer. Download your free sun safety kit and use these resources to educate and protect yourself!

Did you know:

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. (Source: American Cancer Society)
You can still get sun damage on a cloudy day. (Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Damaging UV light goes through most windows in homes and vehicles.
Most skin cancers are treatable when caught early enough.

Protect yourself by:

Wearing sunscreen daily.
Performing self-exams monthly.
Visiting a board certified dermatologist annually.

Skin Cancer Types

There are two types of skin cancer:

Non-melanoma skin cancer is more common and develops slowly in the upper layers of skin.
Melanoma, the more aggressive type, affects cells that give skin its color.

Skin cancer can be a big deal, but checking for it isn't! Check out the free resources below to understand what to look for and how to stay safe in the sun.